It's my turn to host No Croutons Required this month. The theme for July is grains because grains are an essential part of a healthy vegetarian diet. Rice, quinoa, millet, spelt, barley, oats ... choose your favorite grain(s) and make a soup or salad for a chance to win the July challenge. A recap of the submission guidelines can be found here.

Based in London, Ontario, a veteran vegetarian for 23 years serves up a collection of delicious culinary creations from her kitchen, with an emphasis on spicy Indian dishes and whole foods. If you want to know what sensible vegetarians eat, Lisa's Kitchen is the place to be.